Tips
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Hwoarang's Backlash (RFF.3~4) is a power crush that is +4 on block; do not challenge it, but try to duck the high hit for a ws2 launch.
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Interrupt Hwoarang's d+3,4 transition into RFS with a i10 jab if you block the low, as the second hit is a high.
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Hwoarang's Peacekeeper (f,F+4) is safe at -7 on block; use the pushback to reset to neutral rather than trying to retaliate immediately.
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Many of Hwoarang's Flamingo options, like LFS.3,4, end in a high that is +8 on block; ducking the final hit is essential to avoid his pressure.
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Hwoarang's Sky Rocket (CD.4) is -18 on block; ensure you use a full launcher like d+3+4 or ws2 to punish this move.
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Use Scourge (d+2) to high-crush Hwoarang's jab-heavy transitions; it is i22 and provides +4 on hit.
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Hwoarang's df+3,4 Double Claymore is -14 on block; use your 1+2 Heat Engager to punish it consistently.
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FAQ
Who wins Jin vs Hwoarang in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Jin vs Hwoarang winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Hwoarang as Jin?
Hwoarang's Backlash (RFF.3~4) is a power crush that is +4 on block; do not challenge it, but try to duck the high hit for a ws2 launch. Interrupt Hwoarang's d+3,4 transition into RFS with a i10 jab if you block the low, as the second hit is a high. Hwoarang's Peacekeeper (f,F+4) is safe at -7 on block; use the pushback to reset to neutral rather than trying to retaliate immediately.
Are there pro VODs for Jin vs Hwoarang?
No tournament VODs are listed for Jin vs Hwoarang yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Hwoarang moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Jin's best standing punisher (first hit or two-hit string, no Heat or Rage). Lows are punished from crouch with a while-standing (ws) move.
| Hwoarang move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+3 | -19 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+4 | -17 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| f+3~3 | -16 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| b+1 | -15 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 4,4,3 | -14 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| uf+3,4,3 | -14 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 3,3,3 | -14 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 1,1,3,3 | -14 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| df+3,4 | -14 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| df+3+4 | -14 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+3+4 | -14 | ws2 (launch) | i14 | 14 |
Jin moves Hwoarang can punish
| Jin move | On block | Hwoarang punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+3+4 | -19 | db+4,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+4,4 |
| 1,2,1 | -16 | db+4,4 |
| f+3 | -16 | db+4,4 |
| b,f+2,1,df+2 | -14 | 4,3 |
| 1+2 | -14 | 4,3 |
| d+2 | -14 | ws1,4 |
| d+3 | -14 | ws1,4 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Jin is 2–0 against Hwoarang.
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